There was a time when the guitar was the mightiest instrument in rock and roll. It was so widely respected that artists were able to create music using only the guitar and supporting instruments, no ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Guitar music is a ubiquitous feature of popular music, ...

Let’s start with a more modern pop song, shall we? This jam from Lady Gaga is definitely a pop song from a pop diva, but it has such a notable glam rock and even heartland rock edge to it. Some might ...